A study by the European Commission shows that Portugal’s digital PRR investments will return less value than the amount spent. While €4.61 billion was allocated to digital projects, the estimated economic impact by 2030 is only €4.14 billion.
Why the Value Gap Occurs
The main reason for this gap involves foreign tech supply chains:
- External Value Leakage: A large part of the value created leaves Portugal because companies rely on foreign software, platforms, and tech services.
- Limited Local Retention: Economic returns stay low when digital tools and infrastructure are imported instead of created locally.
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Long-Term Outlook for the Portuguese Digital Economy
To improve returns, Portugal needs to build local digital products and keep more value inside the country. To explore open career opportunities in the national tech sector, browse available jobs.
Evaluating the Digital PRR Portugal impact shows the real challenge of improving Portugal digital transition ROI and boosting the long-term PRR funds economic return Portugal creates.
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